Temporary General Education Instructional Assistant - Colonial Trails Elementary

Henrico County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 2,222,000 - 3,165,000; Part time

Job summary

Henrico County Public Schools in Glen Allen, VA, is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support classroom instruction under the guidance of a classroom teacher. The position is temporary and part-time, up to 29 hours per week, with schedules set by the building principal.

The role involves providing one-on-one instruction, behavioral support, and help with materials and activities, including field trips and meals, to ensure smooth instructional delivery.

Qualifications

• Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Sixty semester hours of college credit or passing scores on the ParaPro Assessment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one on one instruction or tutoring with students.
• Provide behavioral support to students.
• Assist with classroom management and behavior modification.
• Assist with field trips, community-based instruction, and other activities.
• Assist students with personal care tasks.
• Assist with creation, organization, and distribution of instructional materials.
• Report student concerns to the teacher and assist with student resolution.
• Assist with breakfast, lunch and snack, including clean-up.

Skills

One-on-one instruction

Behavioral support

Classroom management

Student assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sixty college hours or ParaPro preferred

Job description

General Information

ID: 1890

Main Organization: Public Schools

Location: Colonial Trail Elementary School - 12101 Liesfeld Farm Drive, Glen Allen

Minimum Salary: $ 19.55

Posting Date: 08/26/2026

Closing Date: 10-30-2026

Job Status: Hourly/Temporary

General Statement of Duties

Under the guidance of the classroom teacher, the Instructional Assistant provides essential support with the implementation of the instructional program.

Essential Duties

• Provides one on one instruction or tutoring with students
• Provides behavioral support to students
• Assists with classroom management and behavior modification
• Assists with field trips, community-based instruction, and other activities
• Assists students with personal care tasks,
• Assists with creation, organization, and distribution of instructional materials
• Reports student concerns directly and promptly to the teacher and assists with student resolution
• Assists with breakfast, lunch and snack, including clean-up
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Regular attendance is required

Additional Information:

This position is a temporary position working no more than 29 hours per week. Schedules are assigned by the building principal.

THE TEMPORARY HIRING PROCESS IS HANDLED BY THE PRINCIPAL AT THE SCHOOL LEVEL.

Henrico County Schools reserves the right to begin screening applications and make a selection at any time during the posting period.

Minimum Requirements

Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Sixty semester hours of college credit or passing scores on the ParaPro Assessment preferred.

Background Check Disclosure

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

EEO Statement

Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. EOE/Accommodations Upon Request